Chapter 109 - 107 - Unknown Territory
Whatever was happening on the main island—it was only bad news.
Velren’s thoughts raced as he took in the sight of the distant citadel, its levitation core flickering into nonexistence. A sense of urgency gripped his chest, but he forced himself to think. He needed a plan.
First—where the hell is he?
This island... it was unfamiliar. Dark cliffs, jagged terrain, an eerie quiet hanging in the air like a held breath. He was nowhere near the main island—far, far from it. The citadel stood as a distant silhouette, separated by fragmented isles, impossible to reach by conventional means. If something was happening there, he wasn’t in a position to do anything about it—not yet.
Second—who activated the teleportation?
That light—that consuming brilliance that engulfed the main hall. Someone triggered it, someone set it into motion. And yet, as far as he could tell, no one else was here. Had this been pre-planned? Or was it something beyond even that?
But none of that mattered—not as much as the last question.
Where is Solenne?
His fists clenched. That part came first. Back then, he had moved toward her, stepping into the light that enclosed her. By logic, they should have been transported together. So she couldn’t be far—right? Right?!
Velren exhaled sharply. What did he even know about the common rules of teleportation?! For all he knew, she could be miles away, lost in some unknown expanse. And if that was the case—
No. He had to move.